Bedpan



C. H. DAVIS' Nov. 19, 1935.

BEDPAN Filed April 1l, 1934 Patented Nov. 19, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2 Claims.

The present invention relates to bed pans and more'particularly to a novel sanitary pan construction.

- Among the objects of the present invention is vto provide a bed pan of novel construction and design.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a completely sanitary bed pan provided with a readily detachable cover which forms a complete closure and protection when the pan is' not in use.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a novel seat arrangement provided with a removable pad preferably formed of rubber or I other suitable resilient and sanitary material.

A still further object of the present invention is the provision of a novel construction of pan which may be easily carried about or set on end when the same is not in use. The construction and formation of the pan is such as to add stability thereto when the same is set on end and thus prevent a tilting or tipping of the device.

Yet another object of the invention is the provision of a pan constructed of metal and which may be cheaply manufactured. The shape of the pan is such as to provide an enlarged opening to permit the same to be readily emptied and cleaned.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a novel construction and arrangement of seat upon which the patient or invalid is placed or seated. By having the seat of substantial size and covered with a rubber pad or the like, there is no `discomfort to the patient or invalid.

lustrated in the accompanying drawing, andV while there is shown therein a preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the same is susceptible of modification and change and comprehends other details, arrangements of parts, features and constructions, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of the novel pan with (Cl. 1f-112) a portion of the cover and seat cushion broken away;

Fig. 2 is a view, part in vertical cross section, and part in side elevation, taken on the irregular line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a view in side elevation with a portion thereof broken away, showing the pan in an upright position in which position it may be placed or carried;

Fig. 4 is a view in perspective of the pan with 1o portions of the cover broken away to more adequately disclose the interior.

Referring more particularly to the disclosure .in the drawing, the novel pan construction comprises a receptacle or container I having oppo-` 15 site side walls 2, and end walls 3 and 4. Adjacent the end wall 3 is mounted a plate 5 adapted to span the opposite side walls and be connected thereto and to the end 3 in any suitable manner, as by Welding or the like. 'I'his plate 5 forms 20 a seat uponr which the patient or invalid is placed. A cushion 6 formed of rubber or other resilient material having similar properties is removably mounted upon the seat 5 and retained thereon by means of straps 1 and 8 which encompass the 25 receptacle or container, and a cap 9 having a suitable fastener I 0. A handle II is also connected to the end walls 3, and this handle may be made rigid thereon or suitably swivelled so as to fold down upon the end walls. Y 30 The end wall 4 merges into a rounded hood I2 forming an enlargement at the end opposite the seat. In order to prevent injury or discomfort to the patient or invalid, the free edges of the pan are rolled or provided with a bead, as 35 at I3.

The cover I4 is adapted to completely close the pan or receptacle to the outside atmosphere.l v This cover is so shaped as to provide an inclined portion I5 adapted to enclose the hood I2 and 40 a raised portion I6 adapted to seat over and cover a portion of the seat. In order to retain the cover or closure in position, the same is provided with a peripheral fiange I'I bent inwardly and at its edge outwardly so as to ride over the bed I3 and 45 to be retained thereon by a tensional or friction/al grip. Thus the cover cannot be accidentally displaced but must depend upon manual removal or replacement, which is accomplished by means of a knob or handle I8. 50 Because of the size, construction and design of the pan, it provides a perfect protection to bed linen, especially when giving vaginal or rectal irrigations. As it is open for the greater portion of its length and. is rounded at its corners, the 55 Y' to ow towards the end containing the seat.

Where several irrigations are necessary, or Where i the uid content is of considerable volume, it may be found desirable to drain off a part of this fluid. The invention therefore comprehends the provision of a drain at the end adjacent the seat. This is more clearly disclosed in Fig. 4in which a side Wall 2 is provided With a coupling I 9 having a valveV or pet-cock 2i! to an end of which may be attached a drain hose 2l leading to any'suitable receptacle 22. The hose and receptacle are readily/detached as is also the valve or pet-cock 2,0,

the opening in the side Walls of the receptacle being then closed by a removable plug.

From the above description and the disclosure in the drawing, it will bereadily understood and appreciated that the invention comprehendsf a unique construction of bed pan Which is complete-Y ly sanitary and which maybe readily and easily carried Without danger of spilling theV contents. As shown in Fig. 3, when the pan is being carried Yor not in use, the hood i2 forms the lowerportion of Vthe Vpan and the contents thereof will collect in this hood. Alsowhen the pan is stood on-end or carried asshown inFig. 3, the base I andvside Walls 2 of the receptacle are positioned at an angle to the vertical so as to add stability to the pan and prevent tipping thereof. It will be ap* parent from the disclosure and especially Fig. 4

of the drawing, that the pan with its hood and the 5 an enlarged hood at the other, the top of said container and a side of said hood being'completely open to permit a ready and complete cleansingand sterilization of the pan and said hood afiording complete protection to the bed linens, and a removable closure for Vsaid Ypan adapted to tightly and frictionally engage the'sides of lsaid container and hood to tightly seal the interiorpf the pan to the atmosphere. `2. A sanitary bed pan construction comprising a Abody part open throughout the greater portion of its length, a seat adjacent one end and an upstanding hood v.adjacent the other end Aof said body part, a readilyV removable closure 'for sealing the body part and hood Vto the atmosphere and retained thereon by a tight frictional engagement with the side Walls of the body part and hood, and a handleat said seat end for carrying the pan in an upright positionin Which the contents' collect in said hood. 3

CHARLES HENRY DAVIS. 

